roman, apparently

Romans 6:4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. Previously Peter West

[princecharminganderson-blog]

Good. I couldn’t imagine you getting attach to a television. You are better than that.

That was a bold answer. I was going to pop around and see you but if you want to come and see me I’ve made my way up to the roof garden.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

I just like the shows that teach me things. It's like reading a textbook, but more than one. It's like researching a topic, but the research is right there and it reads itself to me. With pictures and videos.

I can go up to you, the roof garden is nice. Not as nice as you though.

[princecharminganderson-blog]

Oh? Are you enjoying it then?

Where are you now anyway? 

[strangerwithaface-blog]

Yes!~ I think I like learning new things, and there are a lot of shows that teach new things. I haven't watched too many of them though. Just the right amount.

Hmmmmmmm, your room?~

[dereks-dick-blog]

That… That sounds intense.

Is the point of the show to prove God’s existence or to just try and find cool shit?

[strangerwithaface-blog]

It was definitely an adventure.

The show is about finding myth stuff; The Holy Grail, The Spear of Destiny, pirate treasure, King Solomon's Mines, the 8th wonders of the world, the lost Sword of the Samurai, the Book of Spells, the lost City of El Dorado, the Book of Power, the Ark of the Covenant, the crystal skull, the Titulus Crucis, King Arthur's bones. A lot of things. The episode about the Ark wasn't about God, they only mentioned proving God's existence because finding Noah's Ark would prove it. Or so they said. I don't know about that. I think if they found an ark and said it was Noah's Ark, it just proves there was a Noah's Ark. You don't prove how it came to be or why just by finding that it exists.

Just because an ark that could be the origin of the Noah's Ark legend exists, doesn't mean it existed for the reason people said it did.

Like I have a pen and I could say it came from Japan, but showing you that I have that pen and it's real doesn't prove that it came from Japan. It just proves that I have a pen.

I watched the one about finding the Garden of Eden too. Did you know that they think it originated because of a place called Dilmun? It was an ancient place that was a big part of Mesopotamian history from the third millennium BC onwards. The Sumerians thought that Dilmun was a holy land, and people that traveled across the oceans talked about it very highly too, because it was located near four different rivers and the point that they intersected, which fed it a lot of water and made it really, really green. It took a long time to theorize that maybe that was the origin of the Garden of Eden because the Persian Gulf didn't exist back then; the sea level was way lower than it is now, so when people went looking for the Garden of Eden, they didn't take that into consideration for some reason.

[thenateclarington-deactivated20]

My curiosity is pretty piqued now. What exactly are you watching that’s about Noah’s Ark but has an astronaut..?

[strangerwithaface-blog]

Myth Hunters.

[dereks-dick-blog]

That… sounds interesting. Kinda curious what the show is called.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

It's called Myth Hunters. They talked about all of the people that went searching for Noah's Ark in that episode. Jim Irwin was an astronaut, and the rover didn't work right on the first day so everyone was scared that their mission was a failure. The wheels weren't working, so they couldn't make it move. They slept on it, and he prayed. The next day, the rover worked right. They didn't do anything different or fix it in any way. He said he felt someone there, and kept looking over his shoulder. Later, he said it had to be God, and it led to him being inspired to search for the Ark. Right now, the Chinese say they found it, but they won't tell anyone where it is and have only released photos once. They keep saying they'll reveal it when the time is right, and that they haven't yet because if they did, everyone would go look and destroy its integrity as a learning site.

[princecharminganderson-blog]

So you are catching up on your tv here hm?

[strangerwithaface-blog]

Mhm, I found a lot of shows that talk about important things. Like Noah's Ark.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

I'm watching a very interesting tv show about trying to find Noah's Arc and there is an astronaut in it. I did not expect to see an astronaut, and now I'm learning about Jim Irwin. But only a little bit, because this is still about finding Noah's Arc.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

PM || ROREK

DEREK: Are we the mighty kings of the realm? I'm digging it.

DEREK: I do, too, Roman.

DEREK: Well, the more time we spend together, the more we will get to know one another, and then everything won't be so scary anymore. Promise.

ROMAN: Yeah! You could paint crowns on our doors!

ROMAN: Good. And good again, because that sounds like you plan on spending more time with me so that that can happen and things won't be scary anymore. For either of us. I like it when you're happy. For real happy.

[dereks-dick-blog]

F2F || ROREK

[dereks-dick-blog]

Nope, bounce away. Well, gonna be honest here Roman, there is this thing called depression, and when you are left alone for too long, it likes to creep up on you and you start having some backwards thoughts… What were you thinking about?

That could be you adjusting to being here, which is a good thing. If he runs around your room and doesn’t run off, that must mean he likes you. Hey, you can be creative. Everyone has a little creativity, yours may just be in a different way that drawing and painting like me. Like you and maths, I can’t understand algebra worth shit, but you are great at all of that.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

Okay, maybe I will. Oh.. Maybe I can help you put those thoughts back the right way? Because you said 'when you are left alone' and now you're not alone. You don't have to be alone anymore, because I'm here. I was thinking about you- and me- both and not both- I've seen you talking about me a lot lately.

Maybe. I like good things. I hope so, because I like him and I give him the nice sweet things that are in the kitchen. Maybe you could help me find my creativity? Or just help me make something fun for Noodles. And maybe I could help you with maths. It doesn't change and there are rules.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

PM || ROREK

DEREK: Then I look forward to your first attempt!

DEREK: Does that make us kings of alliances kingdoms with his?

DEREK: W-well, I am excited to share this with you, too.

DEREK: ...Roman, I didn't realize you had taken such a liking to me. It is a little surprising, and absolutely awesome. And I hope you know that you have really grown on me.

ROMAN: I'll have to do it!

ROMAN: Oh, that would be fun. Yee three kings of the manor.

ROMAN: Good, because being excited is good. I like that we have good things, a lot.

ROMAN: You.. look like me on the outside, but you look like me on the inside too, I think... I just want to know you, and good, I want to grow on you too. I want you to want to know me. Just like I want to know you. Even without the new things, which can be very scary and make me be alone.

[dereks-dick-blog]

F2F || ROREK

[dereks-dick-blog]

Nope, not sleeping. Just kinda staring at the ceiling, thinking about stuff.

How about you? How’s Noodles?

[strangerwithaface-blog]

Okay, good, then I didn't wake you up with the bouncing part. What kind of stuff were you thinking about? I was thinking too.

I'm okay. I talk to people way less than before here, but that feels kind of normal too somehow. Noodles is good too, I made him a home and I let him run around my room sometimes. I was thinking about making him some toys, but I don't know what to make. I don't think I'm very creative. Oh, but you are!

[strangerwithaface-blog]

PM || ROREK

DEREK: Then I guess it is your job to find new ways to make me giggle.

DEREK: Noodles, the best mouse that ever squeaked.

DEREK: You sound eager, is this something you have been looking forward to?

ROMAN: I guess it is. I'll take that job, I can do that job.

ROMAN: He could be the mouse king and he's our friend too.

ROMAN: Yes, because it is something you like. You said it was fun, so I want to try, and I want to try with you. A lot of things are new and I like new things better, I think, if you're there.

[dereks-dick-blog]

F2F || ROREK

Why, hello to you, too, sir.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

Hello, hi. I saw my name and then I wanted to see you, so I came. Were you sleeping?

[strangerwithaface-blog]

PM || ROREK

DEREK: Giggling is not something I do often. Sarcastic scoffing, maybe, but not giggling.

DEREK: See? Fits him pretty well.

DEREK: So, any new thoughts about sharing that drink with me?

ROMAN: But giggling is fun, you should do it more.

ROMAN: I like it. Noodles it is.

ROMAN: Yes! We should do it. Whenever, I don't have any plans.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

I like Roman more…

That's me; that means he likes me.

He knows I'm not this Peter person, this bad Peter person. Maybe.. it used to be me, but it's not. Like how the paper used to be white but then Derek put paints on it. But am I the blank canvas or the one with paints on it?

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I don't care.

[princecharminganderson-blog]

No but I have big friends like you that suit me just fine.

[strangerwithaface-blog]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[strangerwithaface-blog]

PM || ROREK

DEREK: No one has really made me giggle in a long time. You should feel honored.

DEREK: How about just naming him Noodles? To match his cuteness. Noodles the mouse.

ROMAN: I do then. I also think people should make you giggle more.

ROMAN: That would be a cute name. Little Noodles. His tail looks like a noodle too.